Sri Lankan coconut arrack instead of rum? - Tiki Drinks and Food

L LankaLink Member Joined: Aug 22, 2012 Posts: 7	L LankaLink Posted posted on Mon, Nov 19, 2012 8:36 PM We've been playing around with some recipes that use jaggery as a sweetener, and specifically something from Sri Lanka called kithul treacle which is the sugary sap of a tree. There are variations available such as panela and also a coconut nectar available at whole foods. The jaggery really accentuates the whole island feeling of the drinks. The latest is called the Aria. It's 1 oz of fresh lime juice, 1 oz of jaggery syrup, 2 oz VSOA (coconut arrack), and 4 oz of water - either flat or sparkling depending upon your mood. My friends are loving this! btw - if you want the authentic treacle, there are a few Sri Lankan stores in the US (Staten Island and Tarzana) that sell it -- and ship too.

We've been playing around with some recipes that use jaggery as a sweetener, and specifically something from Sri Lanka called kithul treacle which is the sugary sap of a tree. There are variations available such as panela and also a coconut nectar available at whole foods.

The jaggery really accentuates the whole island feeling of the drinks. The latest is called the Aria. It's 1 oz of fresh lime juice, 1 oz of jaggery syrup, 2 oz VSOA (coconut arrack), and 4 oz of water - either flat or sparkling depending upon your mood. My friends are loving this!

btw - if you want the authentic treacle, there are a few Sri Lankan stores in the US (Staten Island and Tarzana) that sell it -- and ship too.

Post #659194 by LankaLink on Mon, Nov 19, 2012 8:36 PM